February 5, 2019 BlueRock finds another exceptional diamond at South African mine It is the second largest diamond mined from Kareevlei and the third valued at over $50,000.
February 4, 2019 South Africa’s Mining Charter III threatens livelihood of alluvial diamond mining industry The Mining Charter III (MCIII) heaps more pain on South Africa’s alluvial diamond producers who already face enormous cost burdens and high risks.
February 4, 2019 Firestone Diamonds output down on technical issue at Lesotho mine The company, which operates the Liqhobong diamond mine in Lesotho, said it recovered 224,947 carats in the three months through December, down from 240,733 carats in the first quarter.
February 4, 2019 South Africa’s EFF party says in election manifesto to nationalise mines The party is using an anti-corruption, jobs creation and state control of the economy platform to challenge the governing African National Congress (ANC) in the upcoming election.
January 29, 2019 Gemfields to pay $7.5m to settle human rights abuses claims in Mozambique The precious gemstones miner has agreed, on a no-admission-of-liability basis, to settle claims brought against it by a group of 273 Mozambicans related to its ruby mine in northern Mozambique.
January 29, 2019 Rethinking mining strategies among the top-10 global trends to shape 2019 Mining companies now need to determine how to operate in a market that is characterized by rising stakeholder demands, a widening talent gap, as well as dwindling access to key…
January 29, 2019 Russia’s Alrosa finds its largest diamond in over two years The 191.46-carat stone was found earlier this month at the company's Udachny mining and processing division.
January 28, 2019 Lucara recovers 240-ct gem from Karowe Since mining began in 2012 at Karowe, a total of 43 diamonds heavier than 200 carats have been recovered, including 12 stones larger than 300 carats.
January 24, 2019 Lucara on track to develop underground operation at Karowe The goal is to extend the Botswanan mine life from 2026 to at least 2036.
January 24, 2019 Anglo American rides out iron ore hitches in strong 2018 Copper production reached a five-year high, more than offsetting output declines at Minas Rio in Brazil and Kumba in South Africa.
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm
